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Tax revenue generated from gambling will fund sports initiatives in Guinea Guinea RegulationGuinea's sports sector is set to receive a significant boost starting in 2025, as the country plans to implement a new funding model that will draw resources from gambling operators, telecommunications companies, and alcohol and tobacco producers.July 6, 2024 -
Angola hosts Responsible Gambling Fair at Luanda Bay Angola RegulationThe National Association Against Drugs (ANLD), in collaboration with the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ), will host the Responsible Gambling Fair on July 5th and 6th of this year at Luanda Bay.July 4, 2024 -
Tunisia to regulate sports betting with new law Tunisia RegulationThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Kamel Déguiche, announced on Wednesday during hearings at the Assembly of People's Representatives that a new law will soon be adopted to regulate and control sports betting in Tunisia.July 4, 2024 -
Kenya's President rejects Finance Bill implementing 20% excise tax on betting stakes Kenya RegulationFinance Bill 2024, which among other things would increase taxes on gambling, has been rejected by Kenya's president William Ruto.June 27, 2024 -
Tanzania considers 3% tax on crypto transactions Tanzania RegulationTanzania is looking to boost government revenue by introducing taxes on cryptocurrency transactions and income earned by digital content creators. This proposal comes from Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu, who presented the plan during a recent National Assembly meeting.June 23, 2024 -
Zimbabwe warns against illegal gambling operations, threatens shutdowns and prosecution Zimbabwe RegulationHome Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has issued a stern warning to individuals and entities operating gaming shops and casinos without proper licenses in Zimbabwe. Kazembe emphasized that such activities are illegal and pose significant threats to public safety.June 21, 2024 -
Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda embrace transparency in Jinja's gaming sector Uganda RegulationThe National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda led by Chairman Aloysius Mugasa Adyeri, visited city of Jinja to promote responsible gaming, introduce the National Lottery, and foster relationships with local leaders and stakeholders.June 17, 2024 -
Zimbabwe casinos ban winning prophet after $30,000 jackpot vision Zimbabwe RegulationProphet Emmanuel Mutumwa from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, asserts that God revealed the winning casino numbers to him in a vision. He won a jackpot exceeding US$30,000. However, the celebrations were short-lived as multiple casinos reportedly banned him, alleging concerns about excessive payouts to a player believed to have supernatural assistance. In an exclusive interview with B-Metro, Archbishop Mutumw...June 16, 2024 -
Nigerian anti-graft agency urges casino operators to comply with money laundering laws Nigeria RegulationThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on operators in the casino and gaming sectors to strictly adhere to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) laws in their operations. This call was made during a workshop titled "Promoting Implementation of Customer Due Diligence and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) Requirements in Casinos and Gaming Sector" h...June 16, 2024 -
Tanzania proposes 10% excise tax on betting, gambling, and National Lottery to fund universal health coverage Tanzania RegulationTanzania's Minister for Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, has introduced a proposal to impose a 10% excise duty on betting, gaming, and national lottery stakes. The revenue generated from this tax will be ring-fenced for the Universal Health Insurance Fund, aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility for individuals who cannot afford it.June 15, 2024
